Habits-Friend or Foe

Our habits abound in our everyday activities and often go unnoticed. One example is reaching for that cup of coffee the very first thing every morning of every day. A more relatable example nowadays might be reaching for that smart phone before you do anything and I mean anything.

 A potentially great habit is committing to leaving your smart phone off or in another room when you are attending to a high priority project or deadline. Who are you, Jim? Blasphemy you say! 

Perhaps adding an extra glass or two of water to your daily routine.

Or scheduling an exercise time and day and honoring it without deviation.

Eating a banana split every day or avoiding tedious tasks did not make this good habits list.

Good habits are often in the rear-view mirror of someone blessed with ADHD. You need them in plain view and in front of you as you drive forward.

 Productive habits take time and effort to develop as do the unproductive ones.

Take a moment to identify a habit that serves you well and consider how you can sustain your awareness and make it stronger. On the flip side ponder how you might deconstruct a habit that derails your efforts.

Habits can help or hinder us. Your choice.